Alcohol

Do You Know Which Is A Myth And Which Is A Fact About Alcohol ? Do You Know Which Is A Myth And Which Is A Fact About Alcohol ? 1.Alcohol has the same chemical and physical effect on everyone who drinks.

2.Someone who doesn’t act drunk isn’t drunk. 3.When a person is intoxicated, coffee, a cold shower, or fresh air will sober him or her up. 4.Alcohol impairs judgment and social behaviors.

5.People can get Into serious health, legal, and social problems anytime they use alcohol. 6.Drinking alcohol on weekends once in a while is not harmful. 7.No amount of alcohol is safe for a pregnant woman to drink.

8.Binge drinking has no long term effects.

Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Choosing To Be Alcohol Free

Quick Start – Fold a sheet of paper in half. On the left side of the paper, list reasons why drinking alcohol is risky for teens. On the right side, list alternatives. Quick Start – Fold a sheet of paper in half. On the left side of the paper, list reasons why drinking alcohol is risky for teens. On the right side, list alternatives.

Ethanol – The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages. Ethanol – The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages. Fermentation – the chemical action of yeast on sugars. Fermentation – the chemical action of yeast on sugars. Depressant – A drug that slows the central nervous system. Depressant – A drug that slows the central nervous system.

Alcohol is a depressant. Alcohol quickly affects a person’s vision. Clear thinking and good judgment also diminish. A variety of factors, including a person’s body size and stomach contents, determines alcohol’s effect. Alcohol is a depressant. Alcohol quickly affects a person’s vision. Clear thinking and good judgment also diminish. A variety of factors, including a person’s body size and stomach contents, determines alcohol’s effect.

Intoxication – The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced. Intoxication – The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.

Factors That Influence Alcohol Use Peer pressure Peer pressure “Birds of a feather, flock together” Family Family Media messages Media messages

Companies spend billions on advertising each year. It is important to thoroughly analyze and interpret media messages that encourage the consumption of alcohol. Companies spend billions on advertising each year. It is important to thoroughly analyze and interpret media messages that encourage the consumption of alcohol.

Did you Know? Alcohol use is a serious matter. It is a key factor in: Alcohol use is a serious matter. It is a key factor in: 33% of suicides 33% of suicides 50% of homicides 50% of homicides 62% of assaults 62% of assaults

68% of manslaughter cases 68% of manslaughter cases 50% of head injuries 50% of head injuries 41% of traffic fatalities 41% of traffic fatalities

Alcohol also plays a major role in domestic abuse and neglect and workplace injuries Alcohol also plays a major role in domestic abuse and neglect and workplace injuries More than half of all people who drown have consumed alcohol before entering the water. More than half of all people who drown have consumed alcohol before entering the water.

If you are under the age of 21, it is illegal to buy, possess, or consume alcohol. For teens who break the law, the costs can be very high. If you are under the age of 21, it is illegal to buy, possess, or consume alcohol. For teens who break the law, the costs can be very high.

Alcohol Abuse – The excessive use of alcohol.

Being Alcohol Free  Maintain a healthy body  Make responsible decision  Avoid risky behavior  Avoid illegal activities

Refusing Alcohol  Even if the pressure to use alcohol becomes intense, saying no is much easier when you’re prepared. If you find yourself in a situation in which alcohol is present: Be assertive

 Refuse to drink  Leave the situation quickly  Call for a ride home

Lesson 2 Harmful Effects Of Alcohol

Short term Effects Of Drinking

Factors that influence the onset of the effects of alcohol Factors that influence the onset of the effects of alcohol  Body size and gender  Food  Amount and rate of intake

Metabolism – The process by which the body breaks down substances.  When a drug enters the body, it travels through the bloodstream to the brain.

 Alcohol travels through the bloodstream to the brain  At the same time, the liver metabolizes the alcohol in the bloodstream and makes it less active.

 Then the kidneys filter the neutralized particles and other waste products from the blood and produce urine, which is excreted

 The presence of both alcohol and medication or another drug within a person’s body.  Both prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines, such as aspirin, can alter the way in which alcohol affects the body.

The Effects Of Alcohol Poisoning  Passing out is a common effect of drinking too much alcohol.  Alcohol doesn’t stop entering a person’s bloodstream after he or she passes out.

Alcohol in the stomach and intestines continues to enter the bloodstream, and the blood alcohol concentration continues to rise. Alcohol in the stomach and intestines continues to enter the bloodstream, and the blood alcohol concentration continues to rise. IT IS DANGEROUS TO ASSUME THAT A PERSON WHO HAS CONSUMED A LOT OF ALCOHOL WILL BE FINE IF LEFT TO “ SLEEP IT OFF” IT IS DANGEROUS TO ASSUME THAT A PERSON WHO HAS CONSUMED A LOT OF ALCOHOL WILL BE FINE IF LEFT TO “ SLEEP IT OFF”

Symptoms Of Alcohol Poisoning Metal confusion, stupor, coma, inability to be roused, vomiting, and seizures Metal confusion, stupor, coma, inability to be roused, vomiting, and seizures Slow respiration – 10 seconds between breaths or fewer than 8 breaths per minute Slow respiration – 10 seconds between breaths or fewer than 8 breaths per minute Irregular heartbeat Irregular heartbeat

Hypothermia or low body temperature – pale or blush skin color Hypothermia or low body temperature – pale or blush skin color Severe dehydration from vomiting Severe dehydration from vomiting A person who exhibits these signs or has passes out may die if left untreated. If you suspect that a person has alcohol poisoning, call 911 immediately. A person who exhibits these signs or has passes out may die if left untreated. If you suspect that a person has alcohol poisoning, call 911 immediately.

Lesson 3 – Alcohol, The Individual, and Society Lesson 3 – Alcohol, The Individual, and Society

Long term effects of alcohol on the body Alcohol During Pregnancy Alcohol During Pregnancy  When a pregnant female drinks, so, in effect, does her fetus.  Alcohol passes from the mothers body into the bloodstream of the fetus.

 Unlike the adult liver, the fetus’s liver is not developed enough to process alcohol.  As a result, permanent damage may occur Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) – A group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical and mental problems

Effects Of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)  An FAS baby may be born with a small head and deformities of the face, hands, or feet.  Heart, liver, and kidney defects, as well as vision and hearing problems, are common.

 FAS babies experience slow growth and coordination and have difficulties with learning, attention, memory, and problem solving.  FAS is the leading known cause of mental retardation in the United States.

 FAS IS TOTALLY PREVENTABLE  There is no safe amount of alcohol to drink and no safe time to drink it when you are pregnant.

Alcoholism – A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol. Alcoholism – A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol. Alcoholic – An addict who is dependent on alcohol. Alcoholic – An addict who is dependent on alcohol.

 Some alcoholics may display harmful behaviors such as drunken driving and violent or aggressive actions.  Some alcoholics may become quiet and withdrawn.

Alcoholism is not limited to any race, age, ethnic, or socioeconomic group. Alcoholism is not limited to any race, age, ethnic, or socioeconomic group.

An alcoholic might display these symptoms

Craving An alcoholic has compulsion, or strong need, to drink. He/she cannot manage tension or stress without drinking An alcoholic has compulsion, or strong need, to drink. He/she cannot manage tension or stress without drinking

Loss of control An alcoholic cannot limit his or her drinking and is reoccupied with alcohol An alcoholic cannot limit his or her drinking and is reoccupied with alcohol

Physical Dependence When not drinking, an alcoholic may experience withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety When not drinking, an alcoholic may experience withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety

Tolerance An alcoholic experiences a need to drink increasingly greater amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects An alcoholic experiences a need to drink increasingly greater amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects

Health, family, and legal problems An alcoholic often suffers repeated injuries, receives multiple drunk driving citations, and has frequent arguments and generally poor relationships with family members An alcoholic often suffers repeated injuries, receives multiple drunk driving citations, and has frequent arguments and generally poor relationships with family members

Growing scientific evidence suggests a genetic link to alcoholism. Growing scientific evidence suggests a genetic link to alcoholism. According to the AACAP, children of alcoholics are 4 times more likely to become alcoholics than other children According to the AACAP, children of alcoholics are 4 times more likely to become alcoholics than other children

Stages Of Alcoholism

Stage 1 - Abuse  Typically, alcoholism begins with social drinking in an attempt to relax  Over time, a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol to manage stress develops

 At this point a person begins to drink and become intoxicated regularly, which can result in blackouts and memory loss  Often a person begins to lie or make excuses about his or her drinking

Stage 2 – Dependence  The person reaches a point where he or she cannot stop drinking and is physically dependent on the drug  Alcohol becomes the person’s central focus

Stage 3 – Addiction  Alcohol is the most important thing in a person’s life  The person is out of control

 If the person stopped drinking, he or she would experience severe withdrawal symptoms

Effects On Family And Society

 There are an estimated 14 million alcoholics in the United States  Alcohol is a major factor in the four leading causes of accidental deaths: Car accidents, falls, drownings, and house fires

 About 40% of violent crimes are alcohol related  2/3 of victims who encounter domestic violence report that alcohol was a factor in the crimes

 Nearly ½ of all homicide victims have alcohol in their bloodstreams

Treatment  Recovery – The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life  Sobriety – Living with alcohol

Steps To Recovery Admission Admission Detoxification DetoxificationCounselingRecovery